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William of Newburgh

December 19, 2023

William of Newburgh or Newbury (Latin: Guilelmus Neubrigensis,[1] Wilhelmus Neubrigensis,[2] or Willelmus de Novoburgo.[3] 1136 – 1198), also known as William Parvus, was a 12th-century English historian and Augustinian canon of Anglo-Saxon descent from Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire.

William experienced the Jewish pogroms in York in the late 12th century mentioning, "the slaughter was less the work of religious zeal than of bold and covetous men who wrought the business of their own greed".[4] William also composed a lengthy Marian exposition on the Song of Songs and three sermons on liturgical texts and Saint Alban.

History of English Affairs edit

William's major work was Historia rerum Anglicarum or Historia de rebus anglicis ("History of English Affairs"), a history of England from 1066 to 1198, written in Latin. The work is valued by historians for detailing The Anarchy under Stephen of England. It is written in an engaging fashion and still readable to this day, containing many fascinating stories and glimpses into 12th-century life. He is a major source for stories of medieval revenants, animated corpses that returned from their graves, with close parallels to vampire beliefs,[5] and the only source for the bishop-pirate Wimund.

The 19th-century historian Edward Augustus Freeman expressed the now outdated opinion that William was "the father of historical criticism."[6] Indeed, he was very critical of King John, whom he describes as "nature's enemy",[7] and in general his discussion of English kings is "loyal but critical and cool".[8]

William saw his own work as being based on reliable sources, unlike Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae, of which Newburgh was highly critical, saying "only a person ignorant of ancient history would have any doubt about how shamelessly and impudently he lies in almost everything."[9] He criticised Geoffrey for writing a history that conflicted with the accounts found in the writings of Bede and the church.

Because belief in souls returning from the dead was common in the 12th century, William's Historia briefly recounts stories he heard about revenants, as does the work of Walter Map, his Welsh contemporary. Although they form a minor part in each work, these folklore accounts have attracted attention within occultism.[10] He also described the arrival of green children from "St. Martin's Land" and other mysterious, wondrous occurrences. While he says that these have an apparent signification, he does not explain what that meaning might be: "he offers these prodigious events to his readers with questions, hesitations, and doubt – with, in short, all the confessions of a critical and honest mind".[11]

"The latest complete edition of William's history is still that found in Chronicles of the Reigns of Stephen, Henry II and Richard I. Edited by Richard Howlett. Rolls Series no. 82. London, 1884-9. Books 1-4 of William's history appear in volume 1, book 5 in volume 2."[12]

References edit

  1. ^ "Guilielmi Neubrigensis Historia sive Chronica rerum anglicarum ...", openlibrary.org, OL 21880186M
  2. ^ Ruch, Lisa M. (14 June 2016). Dunphy, Graeme; Bratu, Cristian (eds.). "William of Newburgh". Encyclopedia of the Medieval Chronicle. Retrieved 21 June 2021 – via referenceworks.brillonline.com.
  3. ^ of Newburgh, William (1719). "Epistola Willelmi Viri Religiosi Canonici de Novoburgo Prefacionalis operis sequentis et Apologetica ad Abbatem Rievallis". In Hearne, Thomas; Picard, Jean de Beauvais (eds.). Guilielmi Neubrigensis Historia sive Chronica rerum anglicarum, libris quinque. E codice ms. pervetusto, in bibliotheca prænobilis domini Dni. Thomæ Sebright (in Latin). Oxonii, e Theatro Sheldoniano – via archive.org.
  4. ^ Tuchman, Barbara Wertheim (1978). A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th century. New York: Knopf. p. 112. ISBN 978-0-394-40026-6.
  5. ^ The Encyclopedia of Monsters, by Daniel Cohen
  6. ^
  7. ^ McGlynn, Sean (June 2010). "King John and the French invasion of England, BBC History magazine". BBC History Magazine. Bristol Magazines. ISSN 1469-8552.
  8. ^ Partner, Nancy F. (1977). Serious Entertainments: The Writings of History in Twelfth-Century England. University of Chicago Press. p. 97. ISBN 0226647633.
  9. ^ Historia rerum Anglicarum, Book I, Preface, retrieved 7 January 2005
  10. ^ see references in Medieval revenants
  11. ^ Partner 115.
  12. ^ of Newburgh, William (1198). Halsall, Paul; McLetchie, Scott (eds.). The History of English Affairs. Internet History Sourcebooks Project. New York: Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies. Source: The Church Historians of England, volume IV, part II; translated by Joseph Stevenson (London: Seeley's, 1861).

Sources edit

  • of Newburgh, William (1198). Halsall, Paul; McLetchie, Scott (eds.). The History of English Affairs (Books I to V). Internet History Sourcebooks Project. New York: Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies. Source: The Church Historians of England, volume IV, part II; translated by Joseph Stevenson (London: Seeley's, 1861). Spelling modernised 1999 by Scott McLetchie.
  • The History of 'William of Newburgh' (1066–1198), Joseph Stevenson (Translator), LLanerch Press, 1996, ISBN 1-86143-013-2, This is believed to be the Seeley's 1861 version as seen above, without Scott McLetchie's spelling updates.
  • Chronicles of the Reigns of Stephen, Henry II and Richard I. Edited by Richard Howlett. Rolls Series no. 82. London, 1884–9. Books 1–4 of William's history appear in volume 1, book 5 in volume 2. Most recent complete source.
  • The History of English Affairs, Book I (Medieval Latin Texts), by William, P. G. Walsh, M. J. Kennedy, 1988, ISBN 0-85668-304-3, Book I only.
  • The Sermons of William of Newburgh (Latin Edition), ed. A.B. Kraebel.
  • The History of English Affairs, Book I. Ed. and trans. P. G. Walsh and M. J. Kennedy. Warminster: Aris and Phillips, 1988.
  • The History of English Affairs, Book II. Ed. and trans. P. G. Walsh and M. J. Kennedy. Oxford: Aris and Phillips, 2007.

External links edit

  • Davis, Henry William Carless (1911). "William of Newburgh" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 28 (11th ed.). p. 676.
  • Latin Chroniclers from the Eleventh to the Thirteenth Centuries: William of Newburgh from The Cambridge History of English and American Literature, Volume I, 1907–21.
  • Ex Willelmi Neuburgensis Historia anglicana. MGH Scriptores 27. Hannover, 1885. (Latin) Monumenta Germaniae Historica
  • Epistola Willelmi viri religiosi canonici de Novoburgo prefacionalis operis sequentis et apologetica ad abbatem Rievallis (Latin) Monumenta Germaniae Historica
  • of Newburgh, William (1719). "Epistola Willelmi Viri Religiosi Canonici de Novoburgo Prefacionalis operis sequentis et Apologetica ad Abbatem Rievallis". In Hearne, Thomas; Picard, Jean de Beauvais (eds.). Guilielmi Neubrigensis Historia sive Chronica rerum anglicarum, libris quinque. E codice ms. pervetusto, in bibliotheca prænobilis domini Dni. Thomæ Sebright (in Latin). Oxonii, e Theatro Sheldoniano – via archive.org.

December 19, 2023
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William of Newburgh or Newbury Latin Guilelmus Neubrigensis 1 Wilhelmus Neubrigensis 2 or Willelmus de Novoburgo 3 1136 1198 also known as William Parvus was a 12th century English historian and Augustinian canon of Anglo Saxon descent from Bridlington East Riding of Yorkshire William experienced the Jewish pogroms in York in the late 12th century mentioning the slaughter was less the work of religious zeal than of bold and covetous men who wrought the business of their own greed 4 William also composed a lengthy Marian exposition on the Song of Songs and three sermons on liturgical texts and Saint Alban Contents 1 History of English Affairs 2 References 2 1 Sources 3 External linksHistory of English Affairs editWilliam s major work was Historia rerum Anglicarum or Historia de rebus anglicis History of English Affairs a history of England from 1066 to 1198 written in Latin The work is valued by historians for detailing The Anarchy under Stephen of England It is written in an engaging fashion and still readable to this day containing many fascinating stories and glimpses into 12th century life He is a major source for stories of medieval revenants animated corpses that returned from their graves with close parallels to vampire beliefs 5 and the only source for the bishop pirate Wimund The 19th century historian Edward Augustus Freeman expressed the now outdated opinion that William was the father of historical criticism 6 Indeed he was very critical of King John whom he describes as nature s enemy 7 and in general his discussion of English kings is loyal but critical and cool 8 William saw his own work as being based on reliable sources unlike Geoffrey of Monmouth s Historia Regum Britanniae of which Newburgh was highly critical saying only a person ignorant of ancient history would have any doubt about how shamelessly and impudently he lies in almost everything 9 He criticised Geoffrey for writing a history that conflicted with the accounts found in the writings of Bede and the church Because belief in souls returning from the dead was common in the 12th century William s Historia briefly recounts stories he heard about revenants as does the work of Walter Map his Welsh contemporary Although they form a minor part in each work these folklore accounts have attracted attention within occultism 10 He also described the arrival of green children from St Martin s Land and other mysterious wondrous occurrences While he says that these have an apparent signification he does not explain what that meaning might be he offers these prodigious events to his readers with questions hesitations and doubt with in short all the confessions of a critical and honest mind 11 The latest complete edition of William s history is still that found in Chronicles of the Reigns of Stephen Henry II and Richard I Edited by Richard Howlett Rolls Series no 82 London 1884 9 Books 1 4 of William s history appear in volume 1 book 5 in volume 2 12 References edit Guilielmi Neubrigensis Historia sive Chronica rerum anglicarum openlibrary org OL 21880186M Ruch Lisa M 14 June 2016 Dunphy Graeme Bratu Cristian eds William of Newburgh Encyclopedia of the Medieval Chronicle Retrieved 21 June 2021 via referenceworks brillonline com of Newburgh William 1719 Epistola Willelmi Viri Religiosi Canonici de Novoburgo Prefacionalis operis sequentis et Apologetica ad Abbatem Rievallis In Hearne Thomas Picard Jean de Beauvais eds Guilielmi Neubrigensis Historia sive Chronica rerum anglicarum libris quinque E codice ms pervetusto in bibliotheca praenobilis domini Dni Thomae Sebright in Latin Oxonii e Theatro Sheldoniano via archive org Tuchman Barbara Wertheim 1978 A Distant Mirror The Calamitous 14th century New York Knopf p 112 ISBN 978 0 394 40026 6 The Encyclopedia of Monsters by Daniel Cohen Freeman Edward Augustus 1878 Froude s Study of Thomas Becket 1 Contemporary Review A Strahan XXXI Retrieved 21 June 2021 Freeman Edward Augustus 1878 Froude s Study of Thomas Becket 2 amp 3 Contemporary Review A Strahan XXXII Retrieved 21 June 2021 Freeman Edward Augustus 1878 Froude s Study of Thomas Becket 2 amp 3 Contemporary Review A Strahan XXXII Retrieved 21 June 2021 Freeman Edward Augustus 1878 Froude s Study of Thomas Becket Contemporary Review A Strahan XXXII 216 McGlynn Sean June 2010 King John and the French invasion of England BBC History magazine BBC History Magazine Bristol Magazines ISSN 1469 8552 Partner Nancy F 1977 Serious Entertainments The Writings of History in Twelfth Century England University of Chicago Press p 97 ISBN 0226647633 Historia rerum Anglicarum Book I Preface retrieved 7 January 2005 see references in Medieval revenants Partner 115 of Newburgh William 1198 Halsall Paul McLetchie Scott eds The History of English Affairs Internet History Sourcebooks Project New York Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies Source The Church Historians of England volume IV part II translated by Joseph Stevenson London Seeley s 1861 Sources edit of Newburgh William 1198 Halsall Paul McLetchie Scott eds The History of English Affairs Books I to V Internet History Sourcebooks Project New York Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies Source The Church Historians of England volume IV part II translated by Joseph Stevenson London Seeley s 1861 Spelling modernised 1999 by Scott McLetchie The History of William of Newburgh 1066 1198 Joseph Stevenson Translator LLanerch Press 1996 ISBN 1 86143 013 2 This is believed to be the Seeley s 1861 version as seen above without Scott McLetchie s spelling updates Chronicles of the Reigns of Stephen Henry II and Richard I Edited by Richard Howlett Rolls Series no 82 London 1884 9 Books 1 4 of William s history appear in volume 1 book 5 in volume 2 Most recent complete source The History of English Affairs Book I Medieval Latin Texts by William P G Walsh M J Kennedy 1988 ISBN 0 85668 304 3 Book I only The Sermons of William of Newburgh Latin Edition ed A B Kraebel The History of English Affairs Book I Ed and trans P G Walsh and M J Kennedy Warminster Aris and Phillips 1988 The History of English Affairs Book II Ed and trans P G Walsh and M J Kennedy Oxford Aris and Phillips 2007 External links editDavis Henry William Carless 1911 William of Newburgh Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 28 11th ed p 676 Latin Chroniclers from the Eleventh to the Thirteenth Centuries William of Newburgh from The Cambridge History of English and American Literature Volume I 1907 21 Ex Willelmi Neuburgensis Historia anglicana MGH Scriptores 27 Hannover 1885 Latin Monumenta Germaniae Historica Epistola Willelmi viri religiosi canonici de Novoburgo prefacionalis operis sequentis et apologetica ad abbatem Rievallis Latin Monumenta Germaniae Historica of Newburgh William 1719 Epistola Willelmi Viri Religiosi Canonici de Novoburgo Prefacionalis operis sequentis et Apologetica ad Abbatem Rievallis In Hearne Thomas Picard Jean de Beauvais eds Guilielmi Neubrigensis Historia sive Chronica rerum anglicarum libris quinque E codice ms pervetusto in bibliotheca praenobilis domini Dni Thomae Sebright in Latin Oxonii e Theatro Sheldoniano via archive org Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title William of Newburgh amp oldid 1170826967, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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